About

Shocking Gasp is a serialized actual play D&D 5e podcast with a high fantasy theme focusing on a balance between comedic and dramatic character roleplaying. When an enigmatic being falls from the sky, four strangers investigate and find themselves on the run from a superhuman force. Now they must fight for their survival while attempting to unravel the mystery of who the being was and why they're being hunted.

Set in the homebrew world of Telunor, the show details the adventurers of the gnome barbarian Gunny Glitterblaster, the half-elf pirate Amos Vonal, the dwarf charlatan Tychus Gemcutter, and the gnome sorcerer Tilly Gladdenstone. Their quest will take them all over the world of Telunor as well as into the separate and varied Realms.

Shocking Gasp is made for lovers of Dungeons & Dragons, tabletop roleplaying games, and those who enjoy an actual play fantasy story. The show carries the iTunes “Explicit” tag for language and depictions of violence. We make every effort to keep the show clean, but some parents should be aware the content may not be suitable for children. Were podcasts rated per the MPAA standards, we believe we would receive a PG-13 rating on average.

Production

Shocking Gasp debuted in September 2018 with five introductory "Prelude" episodes introducing the cast and main characters. Campaign One began in October 2018 and is ongoing. Periodically, a Shocking Spotlight episode will be released highlighting personal interests of the cast. As of March 2020, Shocking Gasp has 46 episodes and over 12,500 unique downloads or streams.​Writer & Editor: Scott HecklerCover Art: ScriptOneFourBanner Art: BubbleLazerCharacter Art: BubbleLazer

Cast

​Details

Schedule: New episodes released every other week on Tuesday at 6am EST (UTC -5)

Download:Episodes can be downloaded directly from the website and may also be found on most podcast platforms, such as Podbean, Podchaser, iTunes, and more. Episodes are concurrently uploaded to YouTube.

Transcripts: We understand the importance of transcripts to support the D/deaf community, and are making every effort to do so. Transcriptions are done by hand and may lag episode release by several weeks. Individual episode notes will be updated when partial or full transcripts are available.

Support: Shocking Gasp is a proud supporter of the LGBTQ+ community. Several Pride items are available on our storefront, and 100% of the profits from these items are donated to Stonewall Columbus, year-round. ​Website: ShockingGasp.comEmail: shockinggasp@gmail.com

Reviews

Fun new podcast!By DaveManley45 via iTunes​A fun new D&D actual play podcast with great DM, players and characters. Good sound quality with excellent character background stories. I especially like the creative race/class combinations (gnome barbarian, dwarf rogue, gnome sorcerer) and really look forward to listening in. Keep up the good work & Best of Luck!

Great New ShowBy DougFunny1968 via iTunes​I'm really enjoying this show! The sound quality is surprisingly good, considering most new actual-play shows are kind of rough the first few dozen episodes. The cast has a good chemistry going and make it really fun to listen to. There have already been several strong plot hooks dropped, and I'm intrigued to see what comes of all this. The DM kinda punches you in the face with a big event and we're left reeling trying to make sense of it all. I see a lot of promise here and am excited to see where it goes. Good job!

MUST LISTEN. UNDER APPRECIATED!By Niwoodworth via iTunes​I found this podcast as most of us do, looking to indulge in more D&D content, and [I’m] glad to say it’s one of my favorites! Not only do you have the prequel episodes where you get to meet each character, but you truly feel like a part of this game as you listen to each episode, growing with each character and joining in on inside jokes. They also do a great job interacting with us, the community! From giveaways and contests, incorporating fans into the setting, and being so available on social media, this group has bridged the gap and is so available to the fans!​15/10 recommend this to anyone! It’s funny, but has a seriously great plot and story!

By @KevinTheDM via Twitter​@ShockingGaspDnD is just pure, unadulterated entertainment. This is a #dnd5e #ttrpg #Actualplay #podcast for everyone... even if you've never picked up a d20 in your life! Fun, funny and accessible.

One of My New FavoritesBy cgraham051510 via iTunes

This podcast has had me hooked from the start. Right off the bat I wanted to know more about the world they were in and all the mysterious things happening around them. It also got me very interested in playing a campaign for myself and gave me a better understanding of how to go about that. Can't wait to see what the future holds for these characters and their world.

By Flibleene via Podchaser​They take their characters seriously, but not themselves, yet still manage to keep everything in line enough I can follow the story without backtracking through episodes for missed details. The editing is very good and runs smoothly and consistently.​I have not strangled a single coworker since I started listening to this podcast.

By RegenRacing via Podchaser​We listen and we love it, great pod, hope more people find it soon!

Great content!! By tomneel via iTunes​​Just getting through the preludes, but I like the in-depth character building so far. Keep it up!

Artwork

Square (Default) Cover Art by ScriptOneFour

Square Retroverse Cover Art by ScriptOneFour and Scott Heckler

Round Cover Art by ScriptOneFour

Round Retroverse Cover Art by ScriptOneFour and Scott Heckler

Banner Art by BubbleLazer

Alner "Tilly" Gladdenstone (played by Jake) by BubbleLazer

Amos Vonal (played by Steve) by BubbleLazer

Gunda "Gunny" Glitterblaster (played by Stephanie) by BubbleLazer

Tychus Gemcutter (played by Alex) by BubbleLazer

ABOUT US

​Shocking Gasp is a serialized actual play D&D 5e podcast. When an enigmatic being falls from the sky, four strangers investigate and find themselves on the run from a superhuman force. Now they must fight for their survival while attempting to unravel the mystery of who the being was and why they’re being hunted. New episodes released every other week on Tuesday at 6am EST. First time listeners advised to start at Episode 1 - Livin’ On a Prayer